A few weeks ago I was on Pinterest and came across a board about sock monkey. It. Was. Magical! I became envious of all those crafty people out there. So of course, I wanted in their world. So I went on a search for socks! But knowing how I tend to give up easily on a project, I didn’t want to spend 7$ on a pair of socks. So imagine my surprised when I found out that there’s a Michaels HERE in Montreal??? And even better, they had socks in the clearance section for 1.50$ *GLEE*
Now that I had the socks, there wasn’t any turning back! I was able to find the perfect diy monkey sock and began my quest on becoming one of the cool crafty pinterest people (there is such a thing).
It was everything but easy! Why? Because I suck at following instructions! Also I don’t own a sewing machine (YET), and my stitching needs a LOT of work! I mean…A LOT! But I don’t want to kick myself too much, it WAS my FIRST time! The hardest part was sticking the parts together! I was thisclose to sticking it all with fabric glue but decided against it. Instead I didn’t give up and for the first time in a while I was able to complete a project from start to finish! I’m really proud of myself. I hope it is the first of many diy project that I will be able to complete in the near future.
P.S. While I was searching for the perfect sock monkey site, I came across the history behind the famous “sock monkey”. Did you know there’s a Sock Monkey Festival??! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sock_monkey
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| My Monkey Looks In Pain =/ |
Your monkey looks great! Maybe he just had a wild night partying last night, but YOLO…right? Haha. Congrats on finishing your project! You have the makings of being one of the cool crafty Pinterest people
That looks awesome!! I don’t think i would have the patients to do this..
I remember these from even when I was little, although ours weren’t quite as colorful. What a great change in a old stand-by!!
That’s just an adorable monkey! Sock monkeys are the best!
OMG how cute. I have never heard of a monkey sock but it is adorable.
I love your monkey! It’s so colorful and cute!
You can make these things for a living now…so talented!
You sure do have a lot of patience to do these creative things from owls to sock moneys and more!
Excellent first attempt, i think it looks great!
You finished it and your monkey ROCKS! I <3 Pinterest too!
He doesn’t look in pain at all ! So very cute !!
Your monkey is so cute,your talented 🙂 I will buy that for my litter sister I’m sure she will like it very much.
LOL! I think your sock monkey looks pretty good! It has some spunk!
How adorable. I think the monkey is fantastic. My sister in law collects them.
Aww I like your monkey. I used to make these all of the time.
Thank you Shannon! Now that I got a brand new sewing machine i plan on trying to make a new one! Wish me luck lol
Hey–I think your sock monkey looks kind of cute–and for a first attempt–which I can tell you I would not even be able to do at all–really great!